Big Ass Beer Fest

This time of year is always a little rough: cold rainy weather, no fun-filled holidays to look forward to and wallets that are looking mighty thin. But pout no more. The Big Ass Beer Festival is here and offering a fun-filled day of spirits and merriment that will be sure to thaw those frozen toes and attitudes. Sample more than 60 delicious beers from around the world, the majority of which have an ABV of 8 percent or more. Just $45 gets you the chance to try as many brews as you like, ranging from imperial porters and stouts, to double IPAs and barleywines all crafted by top-notch breweries such as Lagunitas, Weyerbacher, and Dogfish Head. —Lindsay Kenney